The best protection against envy, hate, and sudden attacks is poverty." There was a third disciple, Matthew, with them, and he addressed himself not to the stranger, but to his comrades, and said: "Brothers, it must be clearly understood that he who desires the Kingdom of Heaven must give up everything that causes him unrest; otherwise he cannot be entirely with the Father.

But you," turning to the great man from Jerusalem, "you do not wish to break with the world?
Well, then, do one thing, love your neighbour.

Keep your silken raiment, but clothe the naked.

Keep your riding-horse, but give crutches to the lame.
Keep your high position, but free your slaves.

Only if you think what is brought you from the fields, the mines, the workshops is yours, then woe be to you!" "I would willingly do one thing," said Simeon.